Transmission Planning Manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with concentration in power systems engineering and equivalent experience developed through detailed analysis of power systems.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in wide-area power system modeling, analysis, and planning, including power flow, transient stability, and short circuit studies for interconnections on the transmission system.
• Proficient with power system modeling and analysis tools including, at a minimum, Siemens PTI PSS®E Steady State Power Flow and Dynamics as well as PowerGem TARA.
• Experience with PSCAD software is a plus.
• Professional Engineering (PE) License preferred.
• Highly experienced with rules, tariffs, guidelines, and processes of system operators (ISOs/RTOs) and studies of interconnections and transmission service.
• Able to travel up to 10% of the time to support client and sales initiatives.

Requirements

• Technical expertise in performing system analyses, reviewing work for quality, and supporting proposal development.
• Mentoring junior engineers, overseeing project execution, and contributing to business development.
• Collaborating closely with clients, both existing and prospective, to build strong relationships and expand impact.
• Leading a group of talented engineers, guiding their growth while managing budgets and balancing team performance with strategic expansion.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices in power system planning and operations.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off and benefits.
• 401(k) retirement program with a company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible work schedule.

Pay

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

• Full-time position.

Company Overview

ENTRUST Solutions Group, an ENR Top 100 company, is a community of people, 3,000+ strong, who are committed to our clients and each other. We provide comprehensive and dependable engineering, consulting, and automation services to gas and electric utilities, telecommunication service providers, pipeline operators, and industrial companies.

About the Role

As a Transmission Planning Manager, you’ll be at the heart of a team that’s driving innovation and reliability in the power grid. You’ll lead a group of talented engineers, guiding their growth while managing budgets and balancing team performance with strategic expansion. You’ll be hands-on with technical work—performing calculations, interpreting utility records, and applying engineering principles to real-world challenges. You’ll collaborate closely with clients, both existing and prospective, helping to build strong relationships and expand our impact.

What We Offer

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Equal Opportunity Employer

ENTRUST Solutions Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.